CALL FOR UPHOLDING UNPREJUDICED LAW
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) complained to the president of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL)
BIOMASS POWER PLANT IN DEHIATTAKANDIYA
Vidul Biomass announced that it has completed the construction of its first biomass power plant – the Dehiattakandiya dendro power plant – that is expected
COASTAL OIL SPILL CLEANUP OPERATION
The Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) of Sri Lanka announced that the removal of an oil spill along the coastline from Wellawatte to Mount Lavinia had begun.
SAFEGUARDING NATIONAL SOVEREIGNTY
President Maithripala Sirisena stated that the government was opposed to allowing foreign troops to the country and that this would not be permitted while he held the office of the president.
Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK
The Trumps will spend the next few hours at Winfield House, the US Ambassador's official residence in Regent's Park, central London
TRADE RELATIONS
Asian markets largely tumbled on Monday, tracking global losses as Wall Street clocked its worst month this year with investors opting for safe haven assets
SHUTTER BUZZ
2019 CRICKET WORLD CUP
Japan Lends $500mn at 0.1% with 10 Year Grace Period to Build Colombo Port Eastern Terminal.
As part of the agreement to be signed for the East Container Terminal (ECT) at the Colombo Port, Japan will lend
Travel advisory relaxed by key European countries
Many European countries have relaxed the advisory on Sri Lankan travel. These include the Netherlands, Germany